Open Door Discussions

Open Door Discussions

By Nicole Ryan & Shelby FrasherArtsBooks
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Open Door Discussions episodes

  • Talking Sh*t with my Sister

    Shelby is joined today by her sister Danielle (sil) where they talk about everything from book club, boys they've dated, and what they look for in an ideal romance book.


    Thanks for tuning in to Open Door Discussions, your go-to podcast for romance book lovers! Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content:

    Open Door Discussions:
    Tiktok: @opendoordiscussions
    Instagram: @opendoordiscussions

    Nicole Ryan:
    Tiktok: @nicoleryanbooks
    Instagram: @nicoleryanbooks

    Shelby Frasher:
    Tiktok: @authorsfrasher
    Instagram: @authorsfrasher

    Keep the romance alive and keep those pages turning! See you in the next episode! ❤️📚

    1 hr 13 min
  • Publishing Houses & Fantasy Dwellings w/ M.K. Ahearn

    Hey there, romance lovers! Welcome to the latest episode of Open Door Discussions, your go-to podcast for all things romance lit! We're your hosts, Nicole Ryan and Shelby Frasher, and we're beyond thrilled to have you join us!

    In today's episode we are joined by author M.K. Ahearn, who you may know for her Fantasy Romance,  Broken Flames. We discuss everything from her publishing house, Azala Press to the nuances of fantasy literature.

    MK's Instagram: @mkahearn.books
    MK's TikTok: @mkbooks
    Azala Press Instagram: @azalapress
    Azala Press TikTok: @azalapress

    Thanks for tuning in to Open Door Discussions, your go-to podcast for romance book lovers! Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content:

    Open Door Discussions:
    Tiktok: @opendoordiscussions
    Instagram: @opendoordiscussions

    Nicole Ryan:
    Tiktok: @nicoleryanbooks
    Instagram: @nicoleryanbooks

    Shelby Frasher:
    Tiktok: @authorsfrasher
    Instagram: @authorsfrasher

    Keep the romance alive and keep those pages turning! See you in the next episode! ❤️📚

    1 hr 8 min
  • Book Releases, Anthologies, and the ARC Process

    Today on Open Door Discussions, we candidly discuss what we've been up to, from prepping books to send out to ARC readers, to a release this week! Catch up with Nicole Ryan and Shelby Frasher about all things publishing.

    Thanks for tuning in to Open Door Discussions, your go-to podcast for romance book lovers! Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content:

    Open Door Discussions:
    Tiktok: @opendoordiscussions
    Instagram: @opendoordiscussions

    Nicole Ryan:
    Tiktok: @nicoleryanbooks
    Instagram: @nicoleryanbooks

    Shelby Frasher:
    Tiktok: @authorsfrasher
    Instagram: @authorsfrasher

    Keep the romance alive and keep those pages turning! See you in the next episode! ❤️📚

    1 hr 12 min
  • A Dissertation in Cliterature w/ IndieRomanceBishes

    Hey there, romance lovers! Welcome to the latest episode of Open Door Discussions, your go-to podcast for all things romance lit! We're your hosts, Nicole Ryan and Shelby Frasher, and we're beyond thrilled to have you join us!

    In today's episode we are joined by Paige, who you may know as @indieromancebishes on social media. We discuss everything from Taylor Swift's latest album, to mafia and the expansive world of cliterature, which Paige has a PhD in. 

    Paige's IG: @indieromancebishes
    Paige's TikTok: @indieromancebishes

    Thanks for tuning in to Open Door Discussions, your go-to podcast for romance book lovers! Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content:

    Open Door Discussions:
    Tiktok: @opendoordiscussions
    Instagram: @opendoordiscussions

    Nicole Ryan:
    Tiktok: @nicoleryanbooks
    Instagram: @nicoleryanbooks

    Shelby Frasher:
    Tiktok: @authorsfrasher
    Instagram: @authorsfrasher

    Keep the romance alive and keep those pages turning! See you in the next episode! ❤️📚

    1 hr 26 min
  • That First Guest w/ Jenn McMahon

    Join Shelby and Nicole as we interview our first guest, romance author Jenn McMahon and discuss an array of topics from favorite tropes, hand necklaces, Travis Kelce's dating history, The Jersey Shore, and bringing shame upon our ancestors with the smut we write.

    Jenn's instagram: @jennmcmahon.author

    Thanks for tuning in to Open Door Discussions, your go-to podcast for romance book lovers! Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content:

    Open Door Discussions:
    Tiktok: @opendoordiscussions
    Instagram: @opendoordiscussions

    Nicole Ryan:
    Tiktok: @nicoleryanbooks
    Instagram: @nicoleryanbooks

    Shelby Frasher:
    Tiktok: @authorsfrasher
    Instagram: @authorsfrasher

    Keep the romance alive and keep those pages turning! See you in the next episode! ❤️📚

    1 hr 6 min
  • Bookish Babes & Writing Retreats
    Hey there, romance lovers! Welcome to the very first episode of Open Door Discussions, your new go-to podcast for all things romance lit! We're your hosts, Nicole Ryan and Shelby Frasher, and we're beyond thrilled to kick off this journey with you!

    In today's episode, we're pulling back the curtain on our recent writers' retreat. Picture this: cozy hot tubs, endless cups of coffee, and a whole lot of writerly inspiration. We'll share our favorite moments, the hilarious mishaps, and maybe a secret or two from behind the scenes.

    But that's just the beginning! We're also going to spill the tea on what's in store for the future of Open Door Discussions. Spoiler alert: it involves lots of author interviews, bookish deep dives, and of course, plenty of swoon-worthy discussions.

    And because we can't resist, we'll dish on what we're currently reading. Get ready for some juicy recommendations and maybe a few guilty pleasures thrown in for good measure.

    Thanks for tuning in to Open Door Discussions, your go-to podcast for romance book lovers! Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content:

    Open Door Discussions:
    Tiktok: @opendoordiscussions
    Instagram: @opendoordiscussions

    Nicole Ryan:
    Tiktok: @nicoleryanbooks
    Instagram: @nicoleryanbooks

    Shelby Frasher:
    Tiktok: @authorsfrasher
    Instagram: @authorsfrasher

    Keep the romance alive and keep those pages turning! See you in the next episode! ❤️📚

    1 hr 5 min
  • Intro

    Welcome to Open Door Discussions, a romance novel podcast where we discuss everything from writing them to reading them!

    Thanks for tuning in to Open Door Discussions, your go-to podcast for romance book lovers! Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content:

    Open Door Discussions:
    Tiktok: @opendoordiscussions
    Instagram: @opendoordiscussions

    Nicole Ryan:
    Tiktok: @nicoleryanbooks
    Instagram: @nicoleryanbooks

    Shelby Frasher:
    Tiktok: @authorsfrasher
    Instagram: @authorsfrasher

    Keep the romance alive and keep those pages turning! See you in the next episode! ❤️📚

    1 min

About Open Door Discussions

From the publisher's feed

open door romance (noun): a novel that includes intimate “bedroom” scenes, ideally in ✨great detail✨

Open Door Discussions is a romance novel podcast discussing everything from reading them…